Limited Government / Economic Growth
When government follows its basic guidelines of upholding the rule of law, protecting property rights, and holding a sound money policy, it sets the stage for economic growth. However, governments around the world often overstep these boundaries to tax, regulate, influence labor policy, influence trade policy, and attempt to steer economic growth. This interventionism weakens the foundation for economic growth and prosperity. Large government can create laws and regulations that favor certain parties, distorting a free market. It can be said the problem is not the abuse of power, it is the power to abuse. A limited government coupled with a free market will allow for greater economic growth.
NEWS ARTICLES
NEWS ARTICLES
12.09.2011 "Ihren Staat können sich nur Reiche leisten"
INTERVIEW | 06. September 2011 18:03 Zahlen Reiche genug Steuern? Ist die Krise oder sind die Sozialausgaben schuld an der hohen Verschuldung? Darüber streitet Attac-Aktivistin Karin Küblböck mit Barbara Kolm vom...[more]
29.08.2011 “The Tea Party – Maligned by Democrats, Hijacked by Republicans”
During and following the debt and deficit debates, voices were raised in increasingly acrimonious tones. The normally balanced columnist, Thomas Friedman of the New York Times compared Tea Party members of Congress with...[more]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
05.03.2012 Die Euro-Misere
Dr. Michael von Prollius erklärt wichtige Hintergründe der Staatsschuldenkrise und fordert die Privatisierung des Geldwesens. Doch werden wir in unserem politisch-ökonomischen System grundlegende Veränderungen noch realisie-...[more]
09.02.2012 New CF&P Libertas Paper Outlines OECD Use of American Taxpayer Dollars for Statist Agenda
The Center for Freedom and Prosperity Foundation has found out how the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development works against the interests of US taxpayers. This is a short policy brief on key issues relating to...[more]
06.02.2012 Brussels Network meeting at the European Parliament on 08-FEB-2012
Dear friends and colleagues, Syed Kamall, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff and Christofer Fjellner have the pleasure of inviting you to the next Brussels Network meeting at the European...[more]
31.01.2012 Essay competition: “Top ten reasons why Hayek is more relevant today than ever before
In Memory of F. A. v. Hayek – 20th anniversary of his deathOn March 23rd, the 20th anniversary of Hayek’s death will take place and therefore the Hayek Institute is organizing an essay competition in honor of his legacy. “Top...[more]
30.01.2012 New Direction - New study: EU´s Runaway Train
New Direction - The Foundation for European Reform invites you to the launch of a new study: EU´s Runaway Train How the EU Neglected Principles of Openness and Accountability in its Reaction to the Financial Crisis Kindly...[more]
30.01.2012 Conference: “The Gold Standard as the right answer to realize a stable financial market”
Invitation:“The Gold Standard as the right answer to realize a stable financial market”Organised by The Ludwig von Mises Institute Europe IVZW and Instytut Misesa, PolandA one-day event in Brussels on monetary affairs and sound...[more]
23.01.2012 9th International Conference Theme 2012: Agriculture and Forestry
Over the course of the last 17 years, the International Center for Research on Environmental Issues (ICREI) and the Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille) have organized a biennial three-day International Conference,Policy...[more]
13.01.2012 KOMMENTAR AUS BERLIN - Roland Baader, dem großen Freiheitsdenker, zur Erinnerung
KOMMENTAR AUS BERLIN1/2012Roland Baader, dem großen Freiheitsdenker, zur ErinnerungAm 8. Januar 2012 ist der frühere Unternehmer und spätere weitbekannte Publizist Roland Baader gestorben. Seine Bücher sind sein Vermächtnis an...[more]
PAPERS
PAPERS
08.02.2012 OECD Subsidies Are Against US Interests
Amra Hasagi, According to the analysis by the Center for Freedom and Prosperity Foundation, Libertas, Paris based bureaucracy, The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, is constantly upholding activities that...[more]
03.02.2012 "Blaming Capitalism for Corporatism" by Edmund S. Phelps and Saifedean Ammous
http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/phelps14/English2012-01-31NEW YORK – The future of capitalism is again a question. Will it survive the ongoing crisis in its current form? If not, will it transform itself or will...[more]
31.01.2012 Essay competition: “Top ten reasons why Hayek is more relevant today than ever before
In Memory of F. A. v. Hayek – 20th anniversary of his deathOn March 23rd, the 20th anniversary of Hayek’s death will take place and therefore the Hayek Institute is organizing an essay competition in honor of his legacy. “Top...[more]
30.01.2012 New Direction - New study: EU´s Runaway Train
New Direction - The Foundation for European Reform invites you to the launch of a new study: EU´s Runaway Train How the EU Neglected Principles of Openness and Accountability in its Reaction to the Financial Crisis Kindly...[more]
23.01.2012 9th International Conference Theme 2012: Agriculture and Forestry
Over the course of the last 17 years, the International Center for Research on Environmental Issues (ICREI) and the Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille) have organized a biennial three-day International Conference,Policy...[more]
13.01.2012 Research Fellow for a Brussels-based euro-realist think tank
Research Fellow for a Brussels-based euro-realist think tankNew Direction – The Foundation for European Reform is a Brussels-based think tank that challenges the EU orthodoxy and aims to give substance to the Prague Declaration...[more]
13.01.2012 KOMMENTAR AUS BERLIN - Roland Baader, dem großen Freiheitsdenker, zur Erinnerung
KOMMENTAR AUS BERLIN1/2012Roland Baader, dem großen Freiheitsdenker, zur ErinnerungAm 8. Januar 2012 ist der frühere Unternehmer und spätere weitbekannte Publizist Roland Baader gestorben. Seine Bücher sind sein Vermächtnis an...[more]
02.11.2011 “Greece and MF Global – Shades of the Same Spectre” by Sydney M. Williams
November 2, 2011 The lesson from both the European sovereign debt crisis and the MF Global bankruptcy is that debt, while indispensible, has a very sharp edge. While the two crises differ in their origins, they are born of a...[more]
VIDEOS
VIDEOS
31.01.2012 Essay competition: “Top ten reasons why Hayek is more relevant today than ever before
In Memory of F. A. v. Hayek – 20th anniversary of his deathOn March 23rd, the 20th anniversary of Hayek’s death will take place and therefore the Hayek Institute is organizing an essay competition in honor of his legacy. “Top...[more]
13.01.2012 Research Fellow for a Brussels-based euro-realist think tank
Research Fellow for a Brussels-based euro-realist think tankNew Direction – The Foundation for European Reform is a Brussels-based think tank that challenges the EU orthodoxy and aims to give substance to the Prague Declaration...[more]
10.12.2010 U.S. Monetary and Economic Policy
Representative Mike Pence, incoming House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan, and others spoke on the the role of the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy[more]
07.12.2010 Jerry L. Jordan: We Have Replaced Household Debt with Government Debt
Jerry L. Jordan, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, delivered the keynote address at the Cato Institute 28th Annual Monetary Conference held last week.[more]
09.11.2010 Hayek vs. Keynes Sequel Sneak Peek at The Economist Buttonwood Gathering
On October 25th, an audience of financial managers and CEOs, politicians, central bankers and nobel prize winning economists at The Economist Magazine's Buttonwood Gathering were treated to an unusual experience: a live rap...[more]
08.07.2010 The Rahn Curve and the Growth-Maximizing Level of Government
Government spending can promote economic growth if money is used for core "public goods" such as rule of law and property rights. But the burden of government spending in the United States and other industrialized...[more]
21.06.2010 George Osborne and Danny Alexander pay Britain's daily cheque to the EU
This week the TaxPayers’ Alliance teamed up with Democracy Movement to present a new video highlighting the £20.8million (net) paid by British taxpayers to the European Union every day, and calling on the Government to cut our...[more]
15.06.2010 World Collapse
...explained in 3 Minutes! (depressingly funny) [more]
EVENTS
EVENTS
05.09.2011 Growing the Economy for Dummies
The Washington Times www.washingtontimes..comBy Richard W. RahnPublished August 31, 2011 New books put answers right at our policymakers’ fingertipsDid you know that in Denmark, the poorest 30 percent pay 14.1 percent of...[more]
28.09.2011 Are the Doha Trade Negotations still alive?
By Brendan Nelson[more]
05.10.2011 European Students For Liberty Konferenz in Leuven, 18.-20.
Wo: Universität von Leuven, 20 Minuten von Brüssel entfernt Wann: 18-20. November 2011 Wer: 120-150 liberal-gesinnten Studenten aus ganz Europa und den USA Kosten: 25 Euro für Studenten, 45 für alle anderen beinhaltet alle...[more]
24.10.2011 Mehr Steuerlast für Reiche?!
Mehr Steuerlast für Reiche?! Ist die Krise oder sind die Sozialausgaben schuld an der hohen Verschuldung? Widerspricht eine Vermögenssteuer dem Prinzip der Leistungsfähigkeit? Rund um eine Vermögensabgabe für begüterte Personen...[more]
07.11.2011 Discussion on Libertarian Policies in Austria as a Solution to the Current Crisis
The Austrian Libertarian Movementis pleased to announce a discussion on Libertarian Policies in Austria as a Solution to the Current Crisis David Pistrui(Managing Director Acumen Dynamics) Manfred Kastner(CEO CAToil...[more]
08.11.2011 The Ludwig von Mises Institute: Dinner Debate - “A bright future for European contract law?
The Ludwig von Mises Institute wants to invite you for the Dinner Debate that will take place on the 23rd November. The title of the debate is “A bright future for European contract law?” with Professor Dr. Erik Van Den Haute,...[more]
21.11.2011 Start-Up Nation
New Direction – The Foundation for European Reform invites you to a lecture:Start-Up Nation Succesful Journey of Bussiness Innovation – Lessons From One Nation Applicable to OthersBy Saul Singer The co-author of the...[more]
05.12.2011 CEQLS Lecture: Shane Frith: Why State Healthcare Systems Are Failing
CEQLS Lecture: Shane Frith: Why State Healthcare Systems Are Failing[25.11.2011, FORTHCOMING EVENTS]Conservative Institute of M. R. Štefánikwould like to invite you to another lecture organized withinConservative Economic...[more]
